My collection of vintage sewing machines

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08-11-2010, 01:13 PM

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Ohio Star Quilter

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I would love to bring my grandmothers' Red Eye back to its original beauty. How did you do it. Was it repainted? How did you replace the worn decals? Any info would be appreciated. It runs like a dream and I love using it but there are some deep gouges on the table and fabric and thread catches on it. My grandmother was trained as a milliner when she was 8 years ols in Baltimore, Md. By the time she was 12 she was designing dressing and was an accomplished seamstress. She designed and sewed for women her entire life. She raised me and taught me to design and sew for my boys.

I followed lostn51's three tutorials in the Virtual section: Vintage Sewing Machine Shop here on the Quilting Board. I didn't repaint any of my machines or replace any decals. I just got lucky that they were hidden under decades of dirt and sewing machine oil. You just have to take your time and don't be too agressive.
Sounds like your grandmother was a very gifted seamstress, nice that she passed it down to you.
Judy

08-11-2010, 01:45 PM

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How did you clean the machine heads?? What did you use besides elbow grease?

I followed lostn51's tutorials in the Virtual section: Vintage sewing machine shop here on the quilting board and yes a lot of elbow grease, lol
It takes time and patience but is worth it in the end.
Judy

Do you have to use the kerosene if it just gummy with junk? Or can I do it with the go-jo?

08-11-2010, 02:05 PM

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How did you clean the machine heads?? What did you use besides elbow grease?

Do you have to use the kerosene if it just gummy with junk? Or can I do it with the go-jo?

The go-jo is for the outside of the machine (the painted and decaled areas). The kerosene is for the inside and underneath of the machine to desolve old oil and grease and gunk. If you accidently get kerosene on the outside just gently wipe it off.
Hope this answers your question, Judy